When was it published?

October 26, 1759 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News October 26, 1759

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Gen. Wedel, King, Count Podewils, Daun, Prince Henry

Q: What keywords are associated?

Wedel Affair, Prussian Casualties, King Attacks Russians, Prince Henry Joins, Daun Snare

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

Report from Berlin on August 1 details higher-than-expected casualties in Gen. Wedel's recent battle: 6,000 killed, 7,000 wounded, 800 deserters. This disrupts King Frederick's plans against Daun. The King departed on July 29 to attack Russians, while Prince Henry joins Wedel with 14,000 men, anticipating another battle.

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BERLIN, August 1. Gen. Wedel's affair is more serious than it was at first supposed to be. The number killed was thought not to exceed 4000; but we are assured that it is not less than 6000; and that of the wounded 7000; to which may be added about 800 deserters. This unexpected blow much disconcerts the King's plan of operations. His Majesty had wrote to Count Podewils, that if Wedel should succeed, he made little doubt of Daun's falling into the snare he should lay for him. But this is now suspended at least, the King having set out in the night of the 29th ult. to go and attack the Russians, or force them to retire. We reckon that Prince Henry has joined Wedel to day with 14,000 men; so that we expect with the utmost impatience the news of a second battle. If the King succeeds in this enterprize, things will soon be put on the former footing; but if he miscarry, all is lost.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military Campaign War Report

What keywords are associated?

Wedel Affair Prussian Casualties King Attacks Russians Prince Henry Joins Daun Snare

What entities or persons were involved?

Gen. Wedel King Count Podewils Daun Prince Henry

Where did it happen?

Berlin

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Berlin

Event Date

August 1

Key Persons

Gen. Wedel King Count Podewils Daun Prince Henry

Outcome

killed 6000, wounded 7000, deserters 800; king's plans disrupted; prince henry joins with 14,000 men; potential second battle; success restores former footing, failure means all lost

Event Details

Gen. Wedel's affair more serious with 6000 killed, 7000 wounded, 800 deserters, disconcerting King's operations. King wrote to Count Podewils expecting to trap Daun if Wedel succeeded, but now suspended. King set out night of 29th ult. to attack Russians. Prince Henry joined Wedel today with 14,000 men, expecting second battle.